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News.com.au
4 days ago
- Sport
- News.com.au
NRL star Lloyd Perrett sues Manly Sea Eagles over heat stroke incident
Former NRL player Lloyd Perrett is suing his former club the Manly Sea Eagles after he collapsed with heat stroke during a pre-season training session, suffering permanent injuries. The former front-rower collapsed and had a seizure during the training session in 2017 when it is alleged he was deprived of water. His next memory was waking up in hospital. A claim was filed in the NSW Supreme Court on Monday by Brisbane legal firm Carter Capner Law on Perrett's behalf. The lasting impacts of the injuries have had devastating impacts on the young player's career, the law firm argued, with the potential damages exceeding 'well into the millions of dollars'. Mr Perrett and about 30 others attended the pre-season training session at the Narrabeen Sports Complex, north of Sydney, in November 2017, according to the statement of claim. He was allegedly not given any water during the training session, with Dan Ferris, the club performance coach, allegedly advising there would be no water breaks despite the 'very warm conditions', according to the claim. During the session, Mr Perrett completed several exercises, including a warm-up, stretching, and short sprints, before beginning three lots of 2km time trials. During the third time trial he says he completed just one lap before collapsing unconscious to the ground. Mr Perrett then says in his claim that his next memory was waking up in Mona Vale Hospital with a diagnosis of severe heat stroke. His claim alleges the club breached its duty of care during the training session, exposing the young player to the risk of exertional heat stress and serious physiological injury. It's also alleged in the claim that club officials failed to give Mr Perrett any water during the training or adequately monitored his health at the end of each exercise. Mr Perrett and his legal team are collecting evidence as to what the former player's future losses might be. 'Despite the injury, Lloyd attempted a comeback, playing 10 or so games in the 2018 season and five in 2019. That was the last time he played NRL level,' Carter Capner Law director Peter Carter said. 'Given he was a very successful player at such an early stage of his career with arguably many good years ahead of him, the potential damages are well into the millions of dollars.' The claim is seeking injury compensation, mainly for Mr Perrett's ongoing loss of income for what was to come of his 'promising career'. Mr Perrett signed a $500,000-a-year contract with the Manly Sea Eagles back in December 2016 after having debuted with the Bulldogs in 2014 and represented the club in 15 games. He also played in the NRL Auckland Nines competition and was selected to be part of the Queensland emerging origin squad.
Sydney Morning Herald
5 days ago
- Health
- Sydney Morning Herald
Successful or not, NRL court cases shine spotlight on player safety
Struggling to comprehend his downward spiral after a life-altering training session now the subject of a multi-million dollar Supreme Court action, Lloyd Perrett was allegedly told there was nothing wrong with him. 'The plaintiff's mental health deteriorated by reason of his concern at his physical deterioration and how that would affect his future while at the same time being told by the Club's personnel that there was nothing wrong with him and that nothing could be done about it,' according to Perrett's statement of claim, lodged with the Supreme Court on Monday. Given he has just launched a legal action, Perrett has most certainly done something about it. As to whether there is something wrong with Perrett, and whether former employer Manly was negligent during a contentious pre-season workout at the Narrabeen Sports Complex on November 6, 2017, that is the $5 million question. Perrett claims he suffered exertional heatstroke, heat stress-induced seizure and psychiatric injury after participating in running sessions in which he was deprived of water. The former Bulldogs prop said he was never the same player or person after being in 'a comatose state for two days', and revealed he had considered taking his own life after his career was cut short prematurely. It's not the only league-related matter before the Supreme Court. Former Canterbury forward Jackson Topine is suing the Bulldogs, claiming he was subjected to 'assault' when forced to wrestle up to 35 teammates during a training session last year. The Bulldogs have vowed to vigorously defend the matter. Meanwhile, over in the UK, more than 1000 rugby union and rugby league players have launched a concussion class action. Such lawsuits have raised fears that it's only a matter of time before doctors and lawyers kill off rugby league as we know it. However, it's important to distinguish between the concussion cases – which are facing their own challenges – and alleged negligence off the field. Only last month, the judge presiding over the concussion class action in the UK blasted the lawyer bringing the claim, accusing him of a 'complete misunderstanding of his responsibilities' and having 'a problem with the English language.' Senior Master Jeremy Cook said that medical records were missing in about 90 per cent of cases, in a huge setback for the plaintiffs. Closer to home, the most famous concussion case was brought by former Newcastle Knights winger James McManus. After seeking a $1 million payout, McManus said he was 'broken' after the NRL in 2021 stated the matter 'has been resolved in the Knights' favour.' The Australian Rugby League Commission has also withstood a legal challenge launched by premiership-winning prop Michael Greenfield over its handling of shoulder charges.
The Age
5 days ago
- Health
- The Age
Successful or not, NRL court cases shine spotlight on player safety
Struggling to comprehend his downward spiral after a life-altering training session now the subject of a multi-million dollar Supreme Court action, Lloyd Perrett was allegedly told there was nothing wrong with him. 'The plaintiff's mental health deteriorated by reason of his concern at his physical deterioration and how that would affect his future while at the same time being told by the Club's personnel that there was nothing wrong with him and that nothing could be done about it,' according to Perrett's statement of claim, lodged with the Supreme Court on Monday. Given he has just launched a legal action, Perrett has most certainly done something about it. As to whether there is something wrong with Perrett, and whether former employer Manly was negligent during a contentious pre-season workout at the Narrabeen Sports Complex on November 6, 2017, that is the $5 million question. Perrett claims he suffered exertional heatstroke, heat stress-induced seizure and psychiatric injury after participating in running sessions in which he was deprived of water. The former Bulldogs prop said he was never the same player or person after being in 'a comatose state for two days', and revealed he had considered taking his own life after his career was cut short prematurely. It's not the only league-related matter before the Supreme Court. Former Canterbury forward Jackson Topine is suing the Bulldogs, claiming he was subjected to 'assault' when forced to wrestle up to 35 teammates during a training session last year. The Bulldogs have vowed to vigorously defend the matter. Meanwhile, over in the UK, more than 1000 rugby union and rugby league players have launched a concussion class action. Such lawsuits have raised fears that it's only a matter of time before doctors and lawyers kill off rugby league as we know it. However, it's important to distinguish between the concussion cases – which are facing their own challenges – and alleged negligence off the field. Only last month, the judge presiding over the concussion class action in the UK blasted the lawyer bringing the claim, accusing him of a 'complete misunderstanding of his responsibilities' and having 'a problem with the English language.' Senior Master Jeremy Cook said that medical records were missing in about 90 per cent of cases, in a huge setback for the plaintiffs. Closer to home, the most famous concussion case was brought by former Newcastle Knights winger James McManus. After seeking a $1 million payout, McManus said he was 'broken' after the NRL in 2021 stated the matter 'has been resolved in the Knights' favour.' The Australian Rugby League Commission has also withstood a legal challenge launched by premiership-winning prop Michael Greenfield over its handling of shoulder charges.
Daily Mail
5 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Mail
Footy star launches $5million lawsuit against his old club as he accuses team of shocking act that left him 'comatose' and ended his career
Former Manly prop Lloyd Perrett has launched legal proceedings against the club for an alleged 'outlandish training regime' that ended his promising NRL career. At the crux of the legal claim is a 2017 summer training session that left Perrett unconscious and in hospital after he was allegedly deprived of water and fluids. Carter Capner Law director Peter Carter said Perrett's career had been cut short by the actions of Manly. Australian Associated Press has seen the statement of claim lodged in the NSW Supreme Court on Monday. It focuses on a compulsory pre-season training session at Narrabeen Sports Complex on November 6, 2017 in what Carter said were 'very warm conditions'. The session involved a warm-up of 20 minutes followed by two 2km time trials which Perrett completed in eight minutes and 23 seconds and 10 minutes and 23 seconds respectively. Perrett completed one lap of a third 2km time trial before he 'collapsed unconscious to the ground'. The claim alleges Perrett was 'not supplied with any water or other fluids during the training session because Mr Dan Ferris, the club performance coach, had directed before the start of the session that there would be no water breaks'. Ferris is no longer employed by Manly. 'During the third time trial Lloyd collapsed and his next memory was waking up in Mona Vale Hospital with a diagnosis of severe heat stroke,' Carter said. 'Despite the injury, Lloyd attempted a comeback, playing (13) games in the 2018 season and (three) in 2019. That was the last time he played NRL level. 'Given he was a very successful player at such an early stage of his career with arguably many good years ahead of him, the potential damages are well into the millions of dollars.' In the statement of claim, Perrett's lawyers said that Manly owed their client, who had fulfilled all of his contractual duties, a 'non-delegable duty of care' but failed in that duty. Sixteen breaches are then listed which includes exposing Perrett to 'the risk of exertional heat stress' and placing him in 'a position of peril' by depriving him of water and other fluids during the session. In a release issued by Carter Capner Law it states that the claim filed 'seeks injury compensation mainly for the loss of income Lloyd could reasonably expected to have received during his promising career'. Perrett was 24 when he played his last game. Perrett debuted for Canterbury in 2014 and notched 24 NRL games across three seasons. On December 9, 2016, Manly announced Perrett had signed a three-year deal with the club from 2017. Carter Capner Law said the deal was worth $500,000 per season. Perrett was a member of the Queensland emerging Origin squad in 2016 and 2017. He spoke last year about the long-term mental and physical impacts of the training incident. 'I was comatose,' Perrett said. 'Six out of 10 people die in this situation. That's what the nurse told me when I was in hospital. 'I became much more anxious (afterwards). I was even suicidal at points. 'If it wasn't for my parents, I would have taken my own life. I considered myself to be worthless.'
ABC News
5 days ago
- Sport
- ABC News
Former Manly Sea Eagles prop Lloyd Perrett launches legal claim against NRL club
Former Manly prop Lloyd Perrett has launched legal proceedings against the club for an alleged "outlandish training regime" that ended his promising NRL career. At the crux of the legal claim is a 2017 summer training session that left Perrett unconscious and in hospital after he was allegedly deprived of water and fluids. Carter Capner Law director Peter Carter said Perrett's career had been cut short by the actions of Manly. AAP has seen the statement of claims lodged in the NSW Supreme Court on Monday. ABC Sport is live blogging every round of the AFL and NRL seasons in 2025. ABC Sport is live blogging every round of the AFL and NRL seasons in 2025. It focuses on a compulsory pre-season training session at Narrabeen Sports Complex on November 6, 2017 in what Carter said were "very warm conditions". The session involved a warm-up of 20 minutes followed by two 2km time trials which Perrett completed in eight minutes and 23 seconds and 10 minutes and 23 seconds, respectively. Perrett completed one lap of a third 2km time trial before he "collapsed unconscious to the ground". The claim alleges Perrett was "not supplied with any water or other fluids during the training session". "During the third time trial Lloyd collapsed and his next memory was waking up in Mona Vale Hospital with a diagnosis of severe heat stroke," Carter said. "Despite the injury, Lloyd attempted a comeback, playing (13) games in the 2018 season and (three) in 2019. That was the last time he played NRL level. "Given he was a very successful player at such an early stage of his career with arguably many good years ahead of him, the potential damages are well into the millions of dollars." In the statement of claims, Perrett's lawyers said that Manly owed their client, who had fulfilled all of his contractual duties, a "non-delegable duty of care" but failed in that duty. Sixteen alleged breaches are then listed, which include exposing Perrett to "the risk of exertional heat stress" and placing him in "a position of peril" by depriving him of water and other fluids during the session. In a release issued by Carter Capner Law it states that the claim filed "seeks injury compensation mainly for the loss of income Lloyd could reasonably expected to have received during his promising career". Perrett was 24 when he played his last game. Perrett debuted for Canterbury in 2014 and notched 24 NRL games across three seasons. On December 9, 2016, Manly announced Perrett had signed a three-year deal with the club from 2017. Carter Capner Law said the deal was worth $500,000 per season. Perrett was a member of the Queensland emerging Origin squad in 2016 and 2017. He spoke to the Sydney Morning Herald last year about the long-term mental and physical impacts of the training incident. "I was comatose," Perrett said. "Six out of 10 people die in this situation. That's what the nurse told me when I was in hospital. "I became much more anxious (afterwards). I was even suicidal at points. "If it wasn't for my parents, I would have taken my own life. I considered myself to be worthless." AAP has reached out to Manly for comment. AAP
